St. Paul, Minnesota vs. Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo Grove, Illinois is 5.9% more expensive than St. Paul, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $52,941 in Buffalo Grove, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo Grove, Illinois is more expensive than St. Paul, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Buffalo Grove
than in St. Paul, Minnesota
St. Paul, MN vs. Buffalo Grove, IL
Compared to St. Paul, Buffalo Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  15.5% lower
  Health
  26.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher